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06-26-18 HRC Minutes 7800 Golden Valley Road�Golden Valiey,MN 55427 �" "� � �� � 763-593-3991 �TTY 763-593-3968�763-593-8104(fax)(www.goldenvalleymn.gov ,����Q� � ��i valle � MEETING MINUTES Human Rights Commission June 26, 2018 Commissioners present: Kyle Pettersen-Scott, Chair Maurice Harris, Vice Chair Jonathan Burris Carrie Yeager Teresa Martin Chris Mitchell Eve Clarkson Gloria Peck (arrived at 6:45 pm) Staff present: Kirsten Santelices, Human Resources Director Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:37 pm by Chair Pettersen-Scott. Approval of Agenda Staff made two addition to agenda as requested by staff prior to meeting. Motion made by Commissioner Martin to make an addition to New Business, and approve agenda as amended. Seconded by Vice Chair Harris. Motion carried 7-0. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Commissioner Burris, seconded by Commissioner Mitchell to approve the May 22, 2018 meeting minutes as amended. Special Presentation Commissioner Clarkson and Staff provided an updated on the process of donating a peace pole to the city, which Commissioner Clarkson has been leading. Clarkson asked for recommendations from the Commission on which eight languages should be included. The Commission discussed and made the recommendation that Clarkson work with the City to determine the most common languages used in Golden Valley. The Commission members commended Commissioner Clarkson for her work on this endeavor. Old Business Pride Festival Wrap-Up Commission took time to discuss that the Pride festival seemed to be "enjoyed by all," and several individuals took notice of the HRC booth, asking questions about the HRC, and even showing interest in joining. Discussion around how to have people sign up for "more information" or sign up while at the event, rather than providing individuals with "take home" information and hoping they sign up then. The MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission 2 only concern around having a laptop/collecting information at the events is that citizens may have privacy concerns.Therefore, the HRC should be prepared to give individuals all the options of finding out more about the HRC. Staff will determine if a business-card sized item to hand out will be possible for future events. Commission members noted that the pick-up and drop-off of booth materials from City Hall Public Safety went very well. Voter Ri�hts Education Topic Discussion Vice Chair Harris and Commissioner Peck provided update to HRC. Both have emailed a member of the LWV about a joint event, though there has not been a response received at this time. Harris will follow- up with LWV again and report back to HRC. Commissioner Martin shared a recap of her questions to Representative Freiberg, and his responses. Martin gave the letters to staff to scan in and share with HRC members. Martin also offered to contact the State to order pocket constitutions to hand out at the event. Commission still hopes for an Aug/Sep event on the topic of"restore the vote," automatic voter registration, or cyber security. Day of Service Plannin� Discussion Commissioner Peck updated the HRC that she contacted PRISM and PRISM responded with what is typically needed for donations in September. Staff will share the documents with Commission. Commission recapped the details of the "day of service/week of service" events planned. The HRC is collecting items for PRISM from Mon, Sep 10— Fri, Sep 14 at City Hall, Brookview, and Public Safety. HRC will also do a special collection on Sat, Sep 15 at the Arts and Music Festival. Staff will ensure it is promoted in the newsletter and on City social media (as the event draws closer). Commissioner Mitchell asked the Commission to also consider having an option for a more "hands on" Day of Service event. Commissioner Peck offered to contact PRISM to determine the opportunities for people to go in and work for a few hours on September 11th. It was also suggested that the HRC can plug volunteer opportunities that exist with the City (all listed on the City's website). Elections of Officers Chair Pettersen-Scott nominated Vice Chair Harris for the Chair position. Commissioner Martin seconded the nomination. Harris accepted. No other nominations were made. Harris was voted as Chair 8-0. Commissioner Martin nominated Pettersen-Scott for Vice Chair. Commissioner Peck seconded the nomination. Pettersen-Scott accepted. No other nominations were made. Pettersen-Scott voted as Vice Chair 8-0. Bylaw Review Staff provided overview of the expectations of a bylaw review, and reasons for the review. Commission made recommendations to change the "goals" section to read: 1. Advise the City Council on human rights issues by serving the Council as an advisory board. June 26, 2018 MEETING MINUTES—Human Rights Commission , 3 2. Help build community by creating opportunities for dialogue on human rights iss�es. 3. Sponsor and promote human rights educational opportunities and direct persons to resources on human rights. � Motion by Commissioner Burris to change goals; seconded by Commissioner Martin. Carried 8-0. Motion by Vice Chair Harris to accept bylaws with changes; seconded by Commissioner Peck. Carried 8-0. New Business Green Card Voices Exhibit Commissioner Martin shared an opportunity for the HRC to sponsor an exhibit called "Green Card Voices." The commission discussed the potential location of an exhibit, including how it would fit at Brookview with the rotating art. Commission would like to sponsor the exhibit around Human Rights Day (December). Motion by Commissioner Martin to pursue the application process and determine logistics of hosting the exhibit. Seconded by Commissioner Yeager. Carried 8-0. Further discussion took place around having a speaker, an immigrant who can share his/her story with the community, in conjunction with the exhibit. HR Resources "Open to All" Chair Pettersen-Scott requested that "Communications" and website update/revamp be added to the next agenda, and that Commissioners take the opportunity to prepare for the meeting. Staff will send the link of"open to all" from the Human Rights Campaign site. Staff will also find some guidelines on what the Commission can and cannot have on the website. Tribal Dance Group—Arts and Music Festival Commissioner Martin has been looking into other opportunities to represent Native American heritage in October, in lieu of not hosting the "Why Treaties Matter" exhibit. At this time Commissioner Martin does not have anything more to report. Adjourn Motion by Commissioner Yeager, seconded by Commissioner Martin to adjourn the mPetin� at 8:19 pm. R�otion carried 8-0. � . Kyle P ker n-Scott, Chair ATTEST: Ki en Santelices, Staff Liaison RespectFully submitted, Kirsten Santelices, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Director June 26, 2018